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VX53 FHG

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,330 mi
Last recorded184,330 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 184,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brakes juddering slightly

all inner wheel rims dented

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear lower suspension arm has play in outer bush

power steering malfunction on start up.functioned correctly at time of test

rear sub-frame and chassis members corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 183,879 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brakes juddering slightly

all inner wheel rims dented

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear lower suspension arm has play in outer bush

power steering malfunction on start up.functioned correctly at time of test

rear sub-frame and chassis members corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 160,713 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 160,713 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 146,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all inner wheel rims dented.

fuel filler neck corroded.

rear inner sills corroded.

rear sub-frame corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 131,936 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated.

play in lower rear suspension arms outer bushes.

rear inner sills corroded.

rear tyres worn low.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 131,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorated.

play in lower rear suspension arms outer bushes.

rear inner sills corroded.

rear tyres worn low.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 116,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlamp lens deteriorated.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 116,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp lens deteriorated.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 94,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 94,091 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,581 miles

n/s/f wheel inner rim slightly bent

Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,014 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,172 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 23,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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VX53 FHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 FHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX53 FHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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